Educational Aide – High School

Posted: June 23, 2026

Job Description

 
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Educational Aide – High School
001 – La Grange High School
04-23-2026
Open Until Filled
   

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

   

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Some experience working with children

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

   

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support

  1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
  4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
  5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

  1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

  1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
  3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
 

   

Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, applicable certificates, etc… to their application.
This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

   

Salary:  LGISD Clerical/Paraprofessional Pay Grade 1

   
 

171 duty days (paid on a 183-day schedule)

   

Dr. John Pineda
Principal
979-968-4800
john.pineda@lgisd.net

   

 

04-23-2026